Comments: As a two-way player, Thornburg hits cleanup while playing right field on Friday, then is the DH on Saturday before taking his turn in the rotation on Sunday. There's a lot to like about him on the mound, with an above-average fastball and changeup. He's going to have to learn to throw his curve for strikes and command the ball better if he wants to remain a starter, but even if that doesn't work out, he could have a very nice future coming out of the 'pen. Scouts are always looking for good games on Sundays, so Thornburg will get plenty of looks before Draft Day.Enhanced Scouting Report

1479

Simone, Alexander

Christian Brothers Academy HS (NY)

OF

R/R

5'08"

170

1992-03-26

HS

1239

Shaw, Derrick

Florida A&M

LF

R/R

6'00"

190

1988-12-13

SO

639

Shackelford, Kevin

Marshall University

RHP

R/R

6'05"

215

1989-04-07

JR

1419

Schroeder, Billy

Grand Canyon University

C

R/R

6'00"

210

1987-10-13

SR

1149

Schaub, Michael

Loara HS (CA)

RHP

R/R

6'02"

180

1992-05-31

HS

249

Ross, Austin

LSU

RHP

R/R

6'02"

200

1988-08-12

JR

969

Rogers, Jason

Columbus State

1B

R/R

6'02"

250

1988-03-13

JR

279

Rivera, Yadiel

Manuela Toro HS

SS

R/R

6'02"

175

1992-05-02

HS

64

Nelson, James

Alabama

RHP

R/R

6'06"

240

1989-06-05

JR

Comments: There will invariably be a number of college arms taken at or near the top of the Draft. Once you get past that top tier, there are always steals to be found. Nelson could very well fit into that group as Alabama's Saturday starter. He has three pitches, with the fastball and slider being his best two options. If he can develop his changeup, he could be a very good starting option for a team that's seeking some advanced pitching after that first group.Enhanced Scouting Report

309

Neda, Rafael

New Mexico

C

R/R

6'01"

215

1988-10-12

JR

489

Morris, Andrew

Gulf Coast CC

RHP

R/R

6'03"

190

1990-08-05

J2

1359

Moran, Lucas

Lutheran HS North (TX)

RHP

R/R

6'02"

1992-03-06

HS

159

Miller, Matthew

Michigan

RHP

R/R

6'06"

1989-01-30

JR

1209

Matyas, Scott

Minnesota

RHP

R/R

6'04"

220

1988-01-18

SR

909

Marzec, Eric

Youngstown State

RHP

R/R

6'00"

190

1988-01-13

SR

819

Jones, Alexander

Jacksonville State

RHP

R/R

6'06"

190

1987-03-03

5S

1089

Johnson, Ronald

Starkville HS (MS)

RHP

R/R

6'03"

185

1992-03-23

HS

729

Hopkins, Gregory

St. Johns

3B

R/R

6'01"

200

1988-11-22

JR

339

Holle, Gregory

Texas Christian

RHP

R/R

6'08"

220

1988-11-16

JR

1389

Goodwin, Derek

Diamond Ranch HS (CA)

C

R/R

6'00"

195

1992-01-07

HS

789

Gibson, Daniel

Jesuit HS (FL)

LHP

R/L

6'02"

219

1991-10-16

HS

1029

Fisk, Conor

Grafton HS (WI)

RHP

R/R

6'02"

1992-04-04

HS

1269

Dishon, John

LSU

CF

R/R

5'11"

193

1989-03-21

JR

14

Covey, Dylan

Maranatha HS (CA)

RHP

R/R

6'02"

195

1991-08-14

HS

Comments: Covey entered the 2010 Draft season as one of the top prep arms in the class and his first showing at the UYA showcase did nothing to hurt his standing. He'd shown more fastball in the past, but no one doubted that would be there once the spring got going. His plus curve was working well, and he even showed the changeup a bit. It was a good start for Covey, who could very well be one of the top high school pitchers taken on Draft Day.Enhanced Scouting Report